Quality of Education

Quality of Education Survey

The QES, mandated by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) since 1998, is designed to gather information about parent’s perceptions of the quality of education in their child’s school. It is used to identify areas of strength and areas where we need to improve so that we may plan for the coming year.

I am satisfied with the opportunities provided to my child for learning a second language

23.96%

41.64%

11.99%

5.79%

11.51%

5.08%

Q20

The school provides opportunities for my child to use technology to support learning

30.11%

52.96%

6.25%

1.68%

4.12%

4.85%

Q21

As a parent/guardian, I am treated with respect by the principal and other school staff

41.86%

45.79%

3.33%

1.94%

2.08%

4.97%

Q22

My child’s teacher(s) uses the results of tests and other assessments to plan and adjust instruction for my child

33.67%

47.45%

4.58%

1.55%

7.72%

5.00%

Q23

Our school invites parents to participate in important decisions about the school (eg, year round

29.43%

46.81%

8.94%

2.88%

6.73%

5.17%

Q24

My child receives academic support in areas where he/she is having trouble

30.53%

49.66%

6.80%

2.04%

5.92%

5.01%

Q25

The instructional program in my child’s school meets the special needs of students (eg, learning disabled, gifted and talented, limited English)

26.25%

42.66%

4.60%

1.98%

19.00%

5.48%

Q26

I am satisfied with how well my child is achieving in science & social studies

27.11%

53.46%

7.14%

2.07%

4.98%

5.20%

Q27

Gangs are not a problem at my child’s school

27.51%

41.05%

8.86%

5.59%

11.57%

5.39%

Q28

My child’s teachers care about and respect the students

39.71%

47.37%

3.82%

1.68%

2.22%

5.17%

Q29

Students have adequate supplies, materials, and textbooks

29.96%

48.96%

8.99%

3.20%

3.60%

5.25%

Q30

I have been treated with respect in my interactions with staff from the District Office

28.68%

43.07%

3.62%

1.97%

17.30%

5.32%

Q31

The Superintendent is providing appropriate leadership for our schools

21.85%

45.50%

6.97%

3.92%

16.40%

5.33%

Q32

The District Central Office staff is responsive to my phone calls and requests for information

21.33%

38.80%

5.46%

2.53%

26.52%

5.33%

Q33

The District’s web site provides timely information for me as a parent

24.91%

50.44%

4.71%

1.64%

12.93%

5.34%

Q34

The Board of Education provides the leadership necessary for our schools

19.97%

45.14%

7.45%

3.45%

18.51%

5.45%

Q35

Our schools are moving in the right direction

25.56%

48.75%

9.80%

4.34%

6.04%

5.47%

* Favorable Rating is calculated by combining the “Strongly Agree” and “Agree” responses then dividing by the total response count for each question.
** Student population is based on the 120th count day for the current school year.

The Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with students, families, and the community, provides a student-centered learning environment that cultivates character, fosters academic excellence, and embraces diversity.